Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-01
pot. of flovers. Directly beneath, and

knots of flowers. Directly beneath, an
diagonally across the corner, was a lor
table banked with specimens OF rar
fora which California alone can pr
duce. At the head of the hall was
flag composed entirely of white flower
Near by was an anchor Of brilliant hue
blooms, and in the other corner OF tn
room was a pyramid of flowers full
seven feet high. The posts which ra
| down the center of the hall were en-
twihed with vines and pendant from
streamer in the center OF the room was
huge bell composed of Gala lillies. In
sides of the hall were decorated IN suc
| a manner as to give the eye extrem
pleasure, for with fan palms, Japanes'
| fans, bright colored placques of flowers
there was nothing left to be desired
The dinipg.room, the decoration
of which had been left in tn
hands of Mr.. Fred Williams, tn
chief waiter was as inviting in appear
ance as the vlands proved to be wher
tried. When this was thrown open a
III o'clock, long tables were disclosed
tastefully arranged with everything th'
palate could desire, as well as the eye
could wish to see. At the head Of
the table was horseshoe of vi lets
and at intervals were bask cts, pyramids
and placques of flowers. Plates banked
with roses, violets, pansies and carna
tions were arranged on one side OF tn
tables, while the outer side was devoted
to the guests. The sideboards anc
waiting tables also afforded an oppor
tunity for the display of flowers. and il
may be truly said that the decorations
have never been exeelled in any instance
on record.
PREPARING FOR THE DANCE.
Directly after the arrival of the
guests they were shown into the dress
inp-rooms, from which they shortly
afterwards appeared in the full elegance
and brill;ancy of their attire. AS they
passed down stairs there were to be
seen satins and silks, rare laces dia.
monds and Jewels on every hand, and
a more brilliant or highly.cultured
assemblage has never been seen in Eu.
ropean castles. Fully two hours were
occupied by all in examining the deco.
rations, in praising the elegant appoint.
ments of the hotel, aud in wandering
back and fro on the beach, where the
breakers with their long white lines and
the deafening roar seemed to be an at
traction hard to be resisted. From the
beach it was observed that even the rear
of the hotel, with its many balconies,
was also alight with the colored liant.
erns, and was almost as attractive as the
front. Even the towers, high in the
air, were lighted by the same means and
the scene was truly enchanting. The
band, which was stationed in the corri'
dor during this time, discoursed sweet
music, and to the tuneful melodies,
many of them familiar, the gay throng
wandered about admiring everything
and sparing no praise in their remarks
about the genial Scott. The following
was the programme OF the concert, but
it was enlarged through the kindness OF
the musical director:
Overture, belle of the village" P. Boutl1on
Comet Solo, "ConstellatiOn Polka. Boyer
Mr.. L. Conner.
oh! Fond Dove. ..'..........S .Schlepegrell
schottische, ''Ill await my Love-"
Observation-Disclosures. Harry frenQlVllle
Gallop. "Two o clock. IS seull
1t was not until 10 o'clock that the
dancers sought the hall below, and from
that time until the dawn of day there
was no rest given to the musicians. 1t
was here that the brilliant costumes had
their greatest effect, and the scene was
one never to be forgotten by those who
were present. From IL o'clock until all
we're satisfied the dining room was open
to the pleasure of the guests, who nib.
bled at dainties or partook of pure sub.
stantial edibles, as the mood urged.
AFTER REFRESHMENTS.
From the refreshment room back to
the ballroom the merry guests wended
their way and were shortly fully occu.
pied in the mazes of the whirling waltz
or the intricacies of the lanciers. Gay
beaux with beautiful ladies hoated
around. up and down the large hall, and
everywhere the utmost life prevailed.
The impress of the music was even felt
ia the hallway, where were gathered
many who did not care to join the mnlti-
tude within, and it seemed at 2 o'clock
as if the festivities had only commenced.
At that hour it was announced the train
would start back, and there were vain
hopes that it would be delayed. The
trainmen, however, were impervious to
the enticing smiles of the fair beau ties
and said "nay." There was no appeal
from their decision. The train must
leave at 2 O'Clock, and leave it did. Eve
ry body fingered until the last moment,
and some there were who fingered too
long and were left to their fate. At ten
minutes to 2 there was scramble for
wraps, haste for outer garments, and
rush tor the train, a few yards away. In
the departing guests there were none
who did not wish that it might have
gone on forever, none who did not praise
the hospitality of tho Scott Bro hers,
none who would not gladly have the
occasion repeated. There were few
tired forms in the cushioned seats of the
cars on the way home. The life that
had been inspired by the ball was kept
up even after the arrival of the train at
its destination at three o'clock in the
morning, and yet there was not the leas
element of disorder. When the train
drew in at the depot myriads of vehicles
of all shapes and sizes were found il
waiting and quickly conveyed the people
to their various places of abode.
THE COSTUMES.
As has been remarked above the cos
tunes of the ladies were elegant in th'
extreme and among them were noticed
the following.
Mrs. E. Hopkins. OF New York, blacl
satin-jet trimmings, ornaments diamonds
Miss Mary Eden, Denver, sapphire blu
brocaded with plain satin lining, ornament
diamonds and flowers,
Miss B. A. Breakey, white cashmere col
sage bouquet of roses.
Mrs. H. A. Eden, black silk with poin
lace trimmings, ornaments diamonds.
Mrs. General Adams, of Manitou, blacl
silk, point lace trimmings, ornament
diamonds.
Miss B. W. Henney, of Chicago, blacl
silk. corsage decollette, short sleeves, orna
ments flowers.
Mrs H. G. Wyatt was h hahdsomely attire
In q costume Of surah silk, en- traine, cas-
| Gu des of cha ntilly lace at the sides; corsag
decoilette with bouquet Of Japanese Iri !